Technical Accounting Analyst

General Motors; Bogotá; Hybrid; COP 269,482,000 - 348,741,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Bogotá is seeking a qualified accounting professional to oversee the preparation and review of technical memos for complex transactions under US GAAP and IFRS. You will partner with Controllership, FP&A, Tax, Treasury and Legal to determine accounting treatments and ensure accurate financial reporting.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-driven analysis, and adherence to corporate policies while supporting SEC disclosures and global policy updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• At least two years of professional accounting experience.
• Proficient in IFRS and awareness of US GAAP.
• Experience with SAP and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and review of technical accounting memos for complex, significant and non-standard transactions according with US GAAP and IFRS.
• Partner cross-functionally with Controllership, Finance and corporate business partners in analyzing transactions and determining accounting treatment.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial reporting information submitted to the SEC reporting team for Form 10-Q and 10-K disclosures.
• Drive modernization of existing processes by collaborating with regional Controllership teams and ensuring compliance with corporate policies.
• Communicate technical accounting analysis to regional leaders and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Power Query

KNIME

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Description

• Hybrid
• Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Santiago, Region Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile
• Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
• Montevideo, Uruguay
• Bogota, Cundinamarca, Colombia
• Full time
• JR-

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and review of technical accounting memos for complex, significant and non-standard transactions according with US GAAP and applicable local statutory standards (IFRS).
• Partner cross-functionally with Controllership, Finance and corporate business partners (FP&A, Tax, Treasury, GPSC, Legal) in analyzing transactions, determining accounting treatment and the proper financial reporting based on GM's Chart of Accounts (CoA).
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial reporting information submitted to the SEC reporting team to support Form 10-Q and Form 10-K disclosures.
• Drive the modernization of existing processes by collaborating closely with regional Controllership teams, sharing insights, providing technical accounting guidance, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies.
• Facilitate and influence the implementation of global accounting policies updates by reviewing, communicating and proposing critical changes to be incorporated into the Corporate Circular Letters (CCL), collaborating closely with regional Controllership.
• Effectively communicate technical accounting analysis to regional leaders and key partners
• Collaborate on training for regional Controllership teams related to new or change accounting policies.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• At least two years of relevant professional experience.
• Intermediate English proficiency or higher.
• Professional experience and knowledge in accounting.
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Experience working with SAP.
• Experience with data automation and analytics tools such as Power Query, Power BI, KNIME and Google Workspace is preferred.
• Experience in a Big Four accounting firm is preferred.
• Ability to work independently with a high level of autonomy, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and sound professional judgment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

What Can Give You A Competitive Edge (Preference Qualifications)

• Knowledge of US GAAP.
• Knowledge of local tax regulations.
• Portuguese proficiency.

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

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Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment.

Accommodations

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